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US Campaigns

The Real Reason Eggs Got So Expensive (Hint: It’s Not Animal Welfare Laws)

What really sent eggs to six dollars a dozen? It wasn’t animal welfare laws. Data shows it was bird flu, inflation, and an industry that cashed in.

Jun 16, 2026
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BY THE NUMBERS, NOT THE NARRATIVE

New research challenges the idea that people will sacrifice animal welfare in the name of sustainability.

Mar 10, 2026
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The Tipping Point: 45.7% of US Hens Are Now Free from Cages

More hens than ever are free from cages—45.7% of the US flock, a historic high. Here’s what this means for animals, corporations, and the fight to end extreme confinement.

Jul 07, 2025
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Now Is the Time to Go Cage-Free

With caged egg inventories at their lowest in nearly two decades, it’s clear: the future of eggs is cage-free. The time for egg businesses to leave cages behind is now.

Jun 09, 2025
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US Campaigns

2025 Eggsposé: Which Restaurants Honored Their Promise to Hens?

Major restaurant chains made bold promises to end cruel cages for hens. Our new report reveals which companies are delivering—and which aren't.

Mar 31, 2025
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Chickens

First in-ovo sexed chick hatched in the US

This groundbreaking technology is a promising step toward a kinder future.

Dec 23, 2024
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Unpacking the Data: Tracking US Hens Spared from Cages

Tracking the number of hens spared from cages is complicated. Here’s a look at some of the complexities.

Dec 20, 2024
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No, Costco, There's Nothing "Normal" About Animal Cruelty

Over 200 major food brands have adopted the Better Chicken Commitment. What's stopping Costco from doing the same?

Jun 14, 2021
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Supermarkets Need to Address Meat Chicken Welfare in 2021

Whole Foods and Costco have shown that supermarkets in the US will need to take this issue seriously, or risk falling behind consumer expectations.

Feb 19, 2021
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Food Systems

A Cage-Free Future Is Coming

More and more companies are going cage-free thanks to informed consumers speaking up and responsible corporate citizens taking action.

Mar 14, 2023